Title: Honduran Midfielder Luis Palma Set to Join Watford on Loan in Seven Million Dollar Deal
Date: July 11, 2023
In a surprising turn of events, it appears that Honduran midfielder Luis Palma may be leaving Aris Thessaloniki for Watford just a year and a half after joining the Greek Super League. The 23-year-old rising star, who had an impressive performance last season with 13 goals and 8 assists, has attracted the attention of several European clubs, with Watford being the latest addition to the list.
Watford, currently playing in the Championship, the second division of British football, is keen on securing Palma’s services. The club has been active in the Championship since 2022, following their relegation from the Premier League after a six-year stint. The news broke through England’s prestigious Daily Mail, which highlighted Watford’s talks to loan the winger with a potential permanent signing next year.
According to the British newspaper, Watford is prepared to pay an initial amount of £850,000 ($1,099,130) for the loan deal, with an additional £4.5 million ($5,818,927) next year to secure his permanent signing, making the entire operation worth nearly seven million dollars. The Daily Mail also mentioned that Palma had caught the eye of several Manchester United scouts during a match at Aris Thessaloniki, further adding to his growing reputation.
It has been confirmed that negotiations are underway between Aris Thessaloniki and Watford for the transfer of Palma, who is considered an invaluable asset to the Championship side. Aris, one of the top candidates for promotion to the Premier League, boasts a squad valued at 88.6 million pounds, making it the fifth-highest in the league. The Greek club is now awaiting the best proposal for the transfer.
Luis Cruz, President of Vida, a club that holds a percentage of Palma’s token, confirmed that the talented attacker would be leaving the club during this transfer period. While economic factors may play a role, Cruz emphasized that the primary focus is on securing the best move for the footballer himself.
Meanwhile, Aris Thessaloniki rejected offers from clubs such as Rangers from Scotland and Anderlecht from Belgium, as they failed to meet the club’s expectations of receiving a fee exceeding five million euros for the talented Honduran midfielder.
If all goes as planned, Luis Palma will soon join Watford, bringing his skills and talents to the Championship with hopes of helping the team secure promotion to the Premier League. As the transfer period unfolds, football enthusiasts eagerly await the official confirmation of this high-profile move that could shape both Palma’s career and Watford’s Championship campaign.